Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chest X-ray signs in 16 dogs with Angiostrongylus vasorum infection
By Boag, A K et al.·Published in The Veterinary record·2004·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Radiographic findings in 16 dogs infected with Angiostrongylus vasorum.
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Plain-English summary
Sixteen dogs with a lungworm infection called Angiostrongylus vasorum were found to have abnormal lung patterns on X-rays, which can cause breathing problems. After treatment with a medication called fenbendazole, follow-up X-rays showed improvement, with the severe lung issues resolving and only mild changes remaining. This suggests that fenbendazole is effective in treating this type of lungworm infection in dogs. If your dog has breathing issues, it's important to consult your veterinarian for the right diagnosis and treatment.
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Abstract
Thoracic radiographs of 16 dogs infected naturally with Angiostrongylus vasorum showed signs of bronchial thickening, an interstitial pattern and a multifocal and/or peripheral alveolar pattern. In dogs treated with fenbendazole, follow-up radiographs showed that the alveolar pattern had resolved and a mild, hazy interstitial pattern had developed. In contrast with dogs with heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), no pulmonary vascular lesions were identified.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15119894/